Cost of living

Cost of living in Minnesota: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Minnesota is about $1,230/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 299 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$15,129/mo8%
Nurse Anesthetist$14,417/mo9%
Dentist$13,037/mo9%
Chief Executive$12,495/mo10%
IT Manager$10,992/mo11%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$10,912/mo11%
Marketing Manager$10,673/mo12%
Financial Manager$9,815/mo13%
Pharmacist$9,761/mo13%
Lawyer$9,749/mo13%
Human Resources Manager$9,347/mo13%
Purchasing Manager$9,086/mo14%
Optometrist$8,919/mo14%
Natural Sciences Manager$8,750/mo14%
Sales Manager$8,729/mo14%
Physician Assistant$8,534/mo14%
Public Relations Manager$8,518/mo14%
Nurse Practitioner$8,515/mo14%
Network Architect$8,395/mo15%
Administrative Services Manager$8,346/mo15%
Software Developer$8,150/mo15%
Information Security Analyst$8,085/mo15%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$7,937/mo15%
Data Scientist$7,451/mo17%
Police and Detective$7,381/mo17%
Healthcare Manager$7,375/mo17%
Computer Hardware Engineer$7,287/mo17%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$7,252/mo17%
Industrial Production Manager$7,098/mo17%
Systems Analyst$6,950/mo18%
Veterinarian$6,880/mo18%
Construction Manager$6,784/mo18%
Actuary$6,761/mo18%
Electrical Engineer$6,716/mo18%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$6,606/mo19%
Psychologist$6,575/mo19%
Medical Scientist$6,573/mo19%
Computer Programmer$6,553/mo19%
Facilities Manager$6,516/mo19%
Sonographer$6,497/mo19%
Industrial Engineer$6,476/mo19%
Civil Engineer$6,462/mo19%
Financial Analyst$6,460/mo19%
Operations Research Analyst$6,436/mo19%
Network Administrator$6,431/mo19%
Financial Advisor$6,430/mo19%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$6,393/mo19%
Registered Nurse$6,325/mo19%
Database Administrator$6,301/mo20%
Labor Relations Specialist$6,295/mo20%
Project Management Specialist$6,289/mo20%
Physical Therapist$6,276/mo20%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$6,202/mo20%
Operations Manager$6,174/mo20%
Mechanical Engineer$6,144/mo20%
Web Developer$6,096/mo20%
Dental Hygienist$6,054/mo20%
Construction Supervisor$6,033/mo20%
Architect$6,018/mo20%
Management Consultant$6,000/mo21%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,769/mo21%
Financial Examiner$5,691/mo22%
Occupational Therapist$5,515/mo22%
Police Officer$5,465/mo23%
Speech Pathologist$5,446/mo23%
Construction and Building Inspector$5,424/mo23%
Loan Officer$5,351/mo23%
Respiratory Therapist$5,348/mo23%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$5,303/mo23%
Logistician$5,270/mo23%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$5,257/mo23%
Chemist$5,240/mo23%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$5,229/mo24%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,223/mo24%
Plumber$5,195/mo24%
Social and Community Service Manager$5,195/mo24%
Compliance Officer$5,188/mo24%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$5,168/mo24%
Cost Estimator$5,152/mo24%
Insurance Underwriter$5,138/mo24%
Market Research Analyst$5,133/mo24%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$5,133/mo24%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$5,128/mo24%
Security Worker$5,086/mo24%
Accountant$5,084/mo24%
Radiologic Technologist$5,082/mo24%
Electrician$5,073/mo24%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$5,052/mo24%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$5,051/mo24%
Instructional Coordinator$5,019/mo25%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$5,005/mo25%
Insurance Agent$5,001/mo25%
Equipment Operator$4,963/mo25%
Training and Development Specialist$4,946/mo25%
Credit Analyst$4,939/mo25%
Claims Adjuster$4,934/mo25%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,923/mo25%
Medical Equipment Repairer$4,886/mo25%
Sales Representative$4,885/mo25%
HR Specialist$4,843/mo25%
Production and Operating Worker$4,811/mo26%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$4,766/mo26%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,750/mo26%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,737/mo26%
Surgical Technologist$4,732/mo26%
Dietitian$4,723/mo26%
Food Service Manager$4,708/mo26%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,692/mo26%
Librarian$4,692/mo26%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,631/mo27%
Chiropractor$4,620/mo27%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,609/mo27%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,595/mo27%
Writer$4,549/mo27%
Fundraiser$4,460/mo28%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,451/mo28%
Public Relations Specialist$4,371/mo28%
Social Worker$4,360/mo28%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,356/mo28%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$4,309/mo29%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$4,283/mo29%
HVAC Technician$4,278/mo29%
High School Teacher$4,267/mo29%
Producers and Director$4,241/mo29%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$4,241/mo29%
Paramedic$4,235/mo29%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$4,230/mo29%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$4,208/mo29%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$4,208/mo29%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$4,208/mo29%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$4,199/mo29%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,195/mo29%
Interior Designer$4,148/mo30%
Elementary School Teacher$4,102/mo30%
Roofer$4,096/mo30%
Dental Assistant$4,087/mo30%
Massage Therapist$4,080/mo30%
Special Ed Teacher$4,078/mo30%
IT Support Specialist$4,074/mo30%
Carpenter$4,073/mo30%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$4,068/mo30%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$4,063/mo30%
Property Manager$4,053/mo30%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$4,046/mo30%
Diesel Mechanic$4,013/mo31%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,984/mo31%
Clergy$3,968/mo31%
Physical Therapist Assistant$3,964/mo31%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,954/mo31%
School Counselor$3,943/mo31%
Medical Records Specialist$3,937/mo31%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,929/mo31%
Graphic Designer$3,920/mo31%
Machinist$3,867/mo32%
Truck Driver$3,863/mo32%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$3,851/mo32%
Postal Service Clerk$3,836/mo32%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,827/mo32%
Editor$3,822/mo32%
Correctional Officer$3,810/mo32%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,803/mo32%
Painter$3,790/mo32%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,773/mo33%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,764/mo33%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,744/mo33%
Chef$3,734/mo33%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,722/mo33%
Construction Laborer$3,617/mo34%
Welder$3,599/mo34%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,575/mo34%
Biological Technician$3,543/mo35%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,474/mo35%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$3,428/mo36%
Personal Service Worker$3,385/mo36%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,348/mo37%
Maintenance Worker$3,342/mo37%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$3,326/mo37%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,323/mo37%
Billing and Posting Clerk$3,273/mo38%
Skincare Specialist$3,271/mo38%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,249/mo38%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,247/mo38%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,235/mo38%
Bookkeeper$3,227/mo38%
Library Technician$3,205/mo38%
Auto Mechanic$3,204/mo38%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,189/mo39%
Medical Assistant$3,178/mo39%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,166/mo39%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,157/mo39%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,153/mo39%
Medical Equipment Preparer$3,147/mo39%
Admin Assistant$3,134/mo39%
Bus Drivers, School$3,134/mo39%
Tax Preparer$3,129/mo39%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,128/mo39%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,123/mo39%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,121/mo39%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,114/mo39%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,112/mo40%
Tutor$3,099/mo40%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$3,095/mo40%
Fitness Trainer$3,094/mo40%
Sports Coach$3,093/mo40%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$3,091/mo40%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,084/mo40%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$3,073/mo40%
Pharmacy Technician$3,062/mo40%
Customer Service Rep$3,050/mo40%
Retail Supervisor$3,033/mo41%
Delivery Driver$3,023/mo41%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$3,014/mo41%
Office Clerk$2,995/mo41%
Rehabilitation Counselor$2,982/mo41%
EMT$2,974/mo41%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,973/mo41%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,966/mo41%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,958/mo42%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,956/mo42%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,948/mo42%
Printing Press Operator$2,946/mo42%
Bill and Account Collector$2,943/mo42%
Residential Advisor$2,941/mo42%
Pest Control Worker$2,917/mo42%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,914/mo42%
Order Clerk$2,897/mo42%
Psychiatric Technician$2,881/mo43%
Warehouse Worker$2,879/mo43%
Telemarketer$2,870/mo43%
Real Estate Agent$2,865/mo43%
Landscaper$2,837/mo43%
File Clerk$2,813/mo44%
Food Service Supervisor$2,805/mo44%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,798/mo44%
Audio and Video Technician$2,783/mo44%
Phlebotomist$2,736/mo45%
Nursing Assistant$2,726/mo45%
Security Guard$2,704/mo45%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,696/mo46%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,672/mo46%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,667/mo46%
Parts Salesperson$2,660/mo46%
Couriers and Messenger$2,646/mo46%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,573/mo48%
Data Entry Keyer$2,551/mo48%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,547/mo48%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,532/mo49%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,530/mo49%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,529/mo49%
Firefighter$2,519/mo49%
Teller$2,515/mo49%
Teaching Assistant$2,487/mo49%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,469/mo50%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,465/mo50%
Preschool Teacher$2,464/mo50%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,453/mo50%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,451/mo50%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,451/mo50%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,451/mo50%
School Bus Monitor$2,443/mo50%
Janitor$2,440/mo50%
Baker$2,439/mo50%
Restaurant Cook$2,436/mo50%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,427/mo51%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,425/mo51%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,419/mo51%
Recreation Worker$2,412/mo51%
Receptionist$2,403/mo51%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,387/mo52%
Food Batchmaker$2,373/mo52%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,370/mo52%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$2,348/mo52%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,322/mo53%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,307/mo53%
Cooks, Short Order$2,304/mo53%
Journalist$2,282/mo54%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,280/mo54%
Retail Salesperson$2,269/mo54%
Parking Attendant$2,268/mo54%
Hairdresser$2,260/mo54%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$2,258/mo54%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$2,241/mo55%
Home Health Aide$2,239/mo55%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$2,213/mo56%
Food Preparation Worker$2,198/mo56%
Animal Caretaker$2,186/mo56%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$2,096/mo59%
Childcare Worker$2,053/mo60%
Cooks, Fast Food$2,046/mo60%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$2,025/mo61%
Cashier$2,009/mo61%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,971/mo62%
Dishwasher$1,947/mo63%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,940/mo63%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,901/mo65%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,861/mo66%
Driver/Sales Worker$1,836/mo67%
Bartender$1,711/mo72%
Server$1,550/mo79%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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